People who matter.
We listen to and learn from our associates. They lead the way because, after all, they know our residents best. Our home office is here to support them.
By focusing on the happiness and prosperity of our associates, our communities enjoy a culture of human compassion, understanding and community — and that translates into extraordinary resident care. Our associates believe they are doing something that matters, and it shows in how they enrich lives with kindness and compassion, empathy, and respect.
Our Care Teams
From hands-on caregivers to life enrichment coordinators to chefs to maintenance associates, our teams are dedicated to ensuring happy, fulfilling living — whatever it takes. They are the heart of Cascade Living Group. Take a look at the type of team waiting to serve you at our communities.
Cathy Kretzer
Life Enrichment Director
Cathy is an example that anyone who wants to succeed can. She’s worked in housekeeping and transportation. Now, she brings residents daily joy to residents in her current – and favorite – role.
Jennifer Gunderson
Dining Services Director
After graduating from culinary school, Jennifer worked at a variety of restaurants and resorts, before discovering the joy senior living at Cascades of Sugarland Ridge. She’s travelled the world, which has influenced her cooking.
Leah McDonough
Wellness Director
Leah rose from CNA to Wellness Director after completing her nursing degree. While she loves the residents, she also found another true love here — her husband who was a volunteer!
Leadership team
Our Home Office Team are first and foremost, servants. We got into senior living because we had a desire to serve. Our approach to leadership places high value on the growth and well-being of our associates and in communities we serve.
Bill Shorten
President, CEO and Founder
Bill provides support and resources to all the functional teams at Cascade Living Group, which allows them to provide necessary services and achieve results for all the company’s stakeholders.
Dale Zulauf
Co-Founder and Principal
Dale is involved with every aspect of daily operations. A seasoned senior living professional, he is also a co-founder of A Place for Mom and founder of Zulauf Health Ventures.
Jarrett Houser, BSN, RN
COO, Chief Operations Officer
With a senior living background that spans many years, Jarrett started with us as an executive director – embodying our commitment to supporting (and rewarding) our own.
Debbie Walker, BSN, RN, LNCC
CWO, Chief Wellness Officer
Debbie oversees Cascade Living Group’s renowned wellness models, including EverFit, and has established one of the industry’s strongest wellness support teams.
John Calhoun
CFO, Chief Financial Officer
A certified managerial accountant, John has held several upper-management positions in a variety of industries and has over a decade of experience in senior living.
Stacy Rayner, M. ED. SPHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Human Resources
Stacy’s career in healthcare spans over 20 years. She has served as a leader in senior housing for over 11 years and has taught a variety of healthcare classes at a local college for eight years. Stacy has been part of the Cascade Living Group team since 2015.
Lorena Oropeza
Regional Vice President of Operations
Lorena’s background combines senior living and hospitality. Great customer service – and always doing the right thing – is a top priority for her.
Sheryl Page
Regional Vice President of Operations
Sheryl has experience in every area of senior living, starting as a CNA. She is yet another example of an associate who has grown in her role – from executive director to regional vice president.
Donna Udelhofen
Regional Vice President of Operations
Donna began her career in senior living over 30 years ago. She finds immense fulfillment in enhancing the quality of life for the seniors we serve and exceeding the expectations of residents and their families. In her free time, Donna enjoys camping, hiking, and paddle boarding with her husband and their two dogs.
Robin Parr
Regional Wellness Director
With 36 years of nursing experience, Robin excelled in critical care and cardiology, and found a true passion in caring for seniors. Robin brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to her work, making a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves.
Chris Sutton, RN
Regional Wellness Director
With 30 years of experience caring for her aging father – as a nurse and a daughter – Chris has a deep understanding of the role senior living can play in enhancing lives.
Katie Andrews, RN, BSN
Oregon Regional Wellness Director
An experienced geriatric nurse, Katie loves what she does because it allows her to give back to those who have paved the path for so many.
Chad Koehn
Regional Wellness Director
Chad’s passion for building relationships and contributing to meaningful resident experiences is a testament to his commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors.
Dana Belden, RN, MSN
Director of Memory Care Services
With over 35 years of nursing experience (mostly caring for seniors), Dana believes that many times, the smallest gestures – like holding a hand – sometimes have the biggest impact.
Maureen Boyle, MBA
Director of Food and Dining
A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu’s Professional Cuisine program in Sydney, Australia, Maureen is a registered dietitian who is ultimately responsible for the daily “yums” heard throughout our communities.
Lisa Waisath
Operations Specialist
Growing up with her great-grandma as her best friend and constant companion, senior living has been a natural fit for Lisa, who says she’s honored to serve seniors with respect, dignity … and, of course, fun!
Mary Sanders
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
From community relations director to vice president, Mary has successfully and compassionately combined her senior living and hospitality backgrounds to help guide countless families to quality senior living.
Jennifer Riggins
Senior Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
Jennifer’s creativity, leadership and passion for seniors makes her a natural choice to further the Cascade Living Group culture throughout our communities.
Suzanne Garside
Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
She worked for some of the biggest names in the business but landed with us because of the opportunity to guide seniors to truly fulfilling senior living.
Amoreena Leyva
Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
Amoreena began a career in senior living over 25 years ago, holding key roles in caregiving and activities including concierge, community sales director and executive director. Amoreena has a philosophy to be loving and kind to all, which directly applies to the seniors we serve.
Lisa Wilkes-Barber
Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
With over 27 years of senior living sales and marketing experience, Lisa has long been recognized as a team-spirited leader who inspires through example. Lisa is committed to providing seniors with the best lifestyle experiences in addition to superior care and services.
Jamie Maul
Home Office Specialist
Jamie began her journey in senior living in 2008 in a community, where she held roles as a Community Relations Director and an Executive Director. Jamie is passionate about being a valuable resource to seniors, their families, and our communities.
Nathan Dolejsi
Asset Manager
Nathan oversees the debt and equity side of the business, along with financial monitoring, valuations and financing. He loves senior living because he believes it’s a noble endeavor.
Junene Aitken
Remote Sales Specialist
Junene has been working in sales and marketing roles in senior living since 2009. As a lifelong high desert dweller from Reno, she enjoys gardening and hiking in the Pacific Northwest.
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